Welcome To
ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Established 1832
In the Heart and the Hearts of Key West
Join Us
Whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome in this place and at this table.
Come be a part of life in community at St Paul’s! We are the oldest US congregation south of St Augustine (founded 1832) and, along with neighboring St Peter’s, the southernmost Episcopal outpost in the US.
We are a parish of the Episcopal Church in Southeast Florida which is a diocese of the Episcopal Church.
Please note St. Paul's Church building is currently closed for restoration of the stained-glass and structure. Our service schedule, including service locations, will remain updated on this website throughout construction. The Memorial Garden is open daily for prayer and meditation.
We’re glad you’ve stopped by, and we’ll meet you where you are.
Services
Sundays
7:30 AM | Holy Eucharist
in Parish Hall
10:00 AM | Holy Eucharist
with Choir, Rite II
in Parish Hall
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - Morning Prayer* | Online
5:30 PM - Evening Prayer* | Online
*Livestreamed on Facebook
St. Paul's Historic Restoration is Underway
The first phase of St. Paul's historic restoration process has begun with the removal of our stained-glass windows in preparation for structural/concrete repairs and fitting of new frames for the windows, which will be designed to protect our restored windows for more than 100 years.
Once restoration efforts are complete, the grandeur of St. Paul's will return.
While the church building is closed during restoration, we invite you to worship with us
in the Parish Hall (accessible from Bahama St.) at 10 AM on Sundays.
Service Livestream
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Transforming St. Paul's: A Cathedral for the Keys
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Key West is an enduring testament of faith, ministry and resilience having served as a cornerstone of our Key West community for nearly 200 years. Thousands admire our historic architecture and stained-glass windows each year, while many enter seeking peace, solace, and worship. Our ministries meet the needs of those who come to worship as well as those whose needs for shelter, food and safety are immediate and urgent.
St. Paul's was founded in 1832, is the oldest church in the state of Florida south of St. Augustine, and has been destroyed by natural disaster three times. Each time it has been built back. Now, in 2026, and with our 200th anniversary approaching in 2032, we endeavor to restore this grand cathedral to its rightful grandeur and continue a tradition of service and faith to the community.
Learn about St. Paul's history and follow our progress on this historic project of renewal, restoration and revitalization as we endeavor to steward our sacred history and honor ministry and culture in the Keys.
History
St. Paul's Church and Rectory, circa 1865
St Paul’s Church was formed by an official act of the City Council of Key West. In a petition to the bishop of New York, the city council requested a priest be sent and the Parish of St. Paul’s be established. In 1831, the council gave notice of a public meeting to establish an Episcopal Church, and a committee was appointed.
The first rector was the Reverend Sanson K. Brunot, who arrived December 23, 1832. He held the first service on Christmas Day 1832 in the County Courthouse on Jackson Square. That same day the congregation signed an “Act of Association” of the Episcopal Congregation in Key West to be called St Paul’s Church.
